The average bus between East Kilbride and Tranent takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from East Kilbride to Tranent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between East Kilbride and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Tranent at 3:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Tranent. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Tranent station via Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
East Kilbride to Tranent bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Whitemoss Roundabout station.
East Kilbride to Tranent bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bridge Street station.
The distance between East Kilbride and Tranent is 78.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Bridge Street via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 3h 18m.